This research examines the role played by the 'causally ambiguous' nature of knowledge in the process of knowledge transfer between strategic alliance partners. Based on a crosssectional sample of 147 multinationals and a structural equation methodology, this study empirically investigates the simul
The effect of knowledge protection, knowledge ambiguity, and relational capital on alliance performance
β Scribed by Shu-Cheng Lee; Shao-Nung Chang; Chang-Yung Liu; Jie Yang
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 162 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1092-4604
- DOI
- 10.1002/kpm.270
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β¦ Synopsis
This paper examines the impact of knowledge protection, knowledge ambiguity, and relational capital on alliance performance of 95 Taiwan-based companies. The results show that knowledge protection exerts significant positive effect on knowledge ambiguity and relational capital and relational capital mediates the relationship between knowledge ambiguity and alliance performance. This paper concludes with a discussion of the implications and limitations of the research.
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